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Plate Number 631. "Bouquet" galloping, saddled

Eadweard Muybridge

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a horse in motion. The image shows a sequence of frames capturing a horse in mid-gallop, illustrating the different phases of its run. There are two rows of images showing side and front views of the horse, freezing moments in time to emphasize the mechanics of its movements. Each frame is marked with a number, suggesting a scientific or analytical approach to the study of motion. The backdrop is neutral, focusing attention on the horse's dynamic movement. The layout resembles the style of Eadweard Muybridge, known for his work in animal locomotion photography.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
4437 × 1926 px
Public Domain
Yes
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